Michael Wright - Piano Studio

Franz Schubert is a composer from the transition period between the Classical era of CPE Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven, and the Romantic era of Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky. He lived a very short life, dying of illness at age 31, but still composed over a thousand works of music in that time! Most pianists are familiar with some of the short and tuneful waltzes, impromptus and moments musicaux, but forget that he was also a masterful composer of long-form, multi-movement pieces such as the Sonata in A minor D.845, presented here by Alfred Brendel. Give it a listen, it's a very special piece.

Schubert Piano Sonata No 16 D 845 A minor Alfred Brendel Franz Schubert Piano Sonata No 16 D 845 A Minor Alfred Brendel, piano1.Moderato A minor 0:002.Andante poco moto C major 11:303.Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Tr...

Changes are coming for fall for my piano studio! I am reducing my days at Uptown School of Music down to just one day starting in July - Tuesdays. My partner and I bought a house in the Westvale neighbourhood of Waterloo on the west side, so I am happy to announce I will be offering lessons out of my home studio starting in August! This also means I will have more slots available for new students to begin lessons! DM me for more information.

Practicing some pieces by Medtner, Brahms and Beethoven today, I couldn't help but feel awesome about how much my students inspire me to work hard with my own playing. Not sure whether it's going to be Medtner, Brahms or Beethoven that I will play for the June recital, but I know I will be working hard!

We've gotten a great start to the 2024-2025 school year. Lots of interesting projects with my students. It's been great to see how they've all grown over the summer months.

Congratulations to my students on their recent successes in Kiwanis Music Festival!